by Josie | Dec 20, 2024 | Basmati Rice, Citrus, Coconut Milk, Curry, Freezer Friendly, Ginger, Gluten Free, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Soup, Soup for Breakfast!, Squash, Turmeric, Vegan, Vegetarian
It seems most of my recent recipe posts are featuring squash. Tis the season and we’re totally into them this time of year. Delicata squash has moved into first position for me, just above butternut. It’s categorized as winter squash since it is has a hard...
by Josie | Dec 8, 2024 | Broccoli, Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Pistou, Potatoes, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sides, Vegetarian
This one-pan roasted vegetable dish basically goes with anything. There’s little prep or cooking time and what you end up with is a colorful dish of delicious vegetables, amp’d up with a zesty, fresh dill pistou. If you should have any left over,...
by Josie | Nov 25, 2024 | Avocado, Cheese, Chilis, Citrus, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hominy, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salsa
Pozole is a rich, warming, classic Mexican comfort food that holds a special place in Mexican celebrations, particularly Christmas, New Year’s Eve and in some parts of Mexico, weddings and the Day of the Dead. It’s most often served with pork, but chicken...
by Josie | Nov 21, 2024 | Cheese, Chef Inspired, Citrus, Dairy, Desserts, Eggs, Freezer Friendly, Fruit
I found this recipe a couple of years ago on the “This is Italian” blog and felt that as a non-baker, it was something I could maybe be somewhat successfull with. It was good. Really good. I looked like a pro! This is an incredibly moist cake with a...
by Josie | Nov 9, 2024 | Citrus, Food History, Herbs, Sauces, Skillet Cooking, Uncategorized
Chicken Piccata reminds me of 1940’s-50’s Gourmet Magazine and Sunset Magazine. It’s an early mid-century recipe that became widely popular in restaurants, as well as with home-cooks during this time. I collected food magazines when I lived in San...
by Josie | Nov 3, 2024 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Shrubs
We have this big 60 year old pear tree that out does itself every single year. It leans at a 45 degree angle at this stage of life, shooting new branches to the sky. It’s crazy how far it leans and in all the years we’ve lived here, it hasn’t come...
